Shrimp Boil

One-pot feast, dump on newspaper

Prep: Cook: Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs shell-on large shrimp
  • 2 lbs small red potatoes
  • 4 ears corn, halved
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • ½ cup Old Bay
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 lemons, halved
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • Hot sauce

Instructions

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  1. Fill large pot with 4 gallons water. Add Old Bay, garlic, lemons, 2 tbsp salt. Boil.
  2. Add potatoes. Cook .
  3. Add sausage and corn. Cook .
  4. Add shrimp. Cook until just pink.
  5. Drain immediately.
  6. Dump onto newspaper-covered table.
  7. Serve with melted butter and hot sauce.

Notes

  • Add items in order of cook time.
  • Drain immediately when shrimp turn pink.
  • Old Bay is non-negotiable.

Serious Eats (Rigorously tested)